Early Career Decision Spring 2027 - Lima

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lima, OH

12d

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Student - Immersion provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) or designated healthcare professional, consistent with applicable regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures. The temporary Nursing Immersion program enhances students’ working clinical experience. The role supports patient care and the nursing process, develops critical-thinking skills through collaboration with an RN, and provides care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients on the assigned unit.

The position includes basic patient care, communication with patients and the healthcare team, accurate documentation when applicable, participation in handoffs, and completion of delegated tasks after competency has been validated. The position may involve fluctuating workloads, exposure to clinical and environmental hazards, and shift work. Scheduled weekly hours are 40; the listed work shift is all work shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program and successful completion of program-specific educational requirements for the immersion experience level.
• Ability to clearly communicate with members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to understand and follow directions from the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations, including fall prevention, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, and environment of care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology.
• Knowledge of team dynamics and patient data collection and documentation, including vital signs, intake/output, and changes in patient condition.
• Ability to provide basic hygiene and activities-of-daily-living care, assist with feeding, hydration, nutrition, and bowel and bladder elimination, and support ambulation and patient mobility.
• Ability to use clinical technology and take accountability for completing assigned tasks.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care; ability to escalate concerns through the chain of command; critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills; and professionalism.
• Ability to perform shift work and meet the physical and hazard-related requirements described for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience as a Patient Care Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other medical experience.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.

Responsibilities

• Support the nurse in applying the nursing process under the direction of an RN.
• Collaborate with the RN to develop critical-thinking skills and support quality patient care.
• Seek educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking.
• Provide basic patient care, including comfort, vital signs, personal care and hygiene, mobility, and unit-specific duties in accordance with applicable nursing program, facility, and state board requirements.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting changes or concerns to the nurse.
• Provide customer service to patients, their families, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, and promptly when applicable.
• Participate in handoff and report pertinent patient and departmental information upon arrival and departure.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
• Follow universal precautions and infection-control policies, and use required personal protective equipment and devices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED